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1983 Map of Hubbard Lake

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Hubbard Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Hubbard Lake dominates this Northern Michigan landscape, serving as a central focal point for a region defined by extensive public lands and scattered rural settlements. Along the eastern shore of Lake Huron, the Detroit and Mackinac railway corridor links coastal communities like Ossineke, Greenbush, and Harrisville. Further inland, the map reveals a network of smaller towns such as Barton City, Mikado, and Spruce, which are often surrounded by the dense timber of the Huron National Forest and Mackinaw State Forest.

Evidence of the region's logging history and early transportation is found in the multiple segments of Old RR Grade and RR Grade that crisscross the terrain. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet identifies numerous community landmarks including rural Churches, Cemeteries, and former lookouts like Lincoln Lookout. From the Turtle Lake Club Airport in the west to the Lighthouse at Sturgeon Point, the map illustrates a balance between mid-century recreation, conservation, and the enduring infrastructure of Alcona and Alpena Counties.